Groups that last for 58 years are strike a special spot, and so it is with the Early Bird League. Started by bowlers at Devon Lanes, the league was formed when the alley first opened on Lancaster Ave. in 1959. On Wednesday, Devon Lanes honored the morning league for the many years at the alley. DIGITAL FIRST MEDIA - PETE BANNAN

PETE BANNAN-DIGITAL FIRST MEDIA Margie Widmann of Gladwyne celebrates a strike with a little dance during the Early Birds League at Devon Lanes. Widmann said she has been coming to Devon since her children were little. "They had a daycare upstairs, my children were happy and I was happy," she said.

PETE BANNAN-DIGITAL FIRST MEDIA Devon Lanes honored members of the Early Bird League, named for its 9 a.m. start time.

Groups that last for 58 years are strike a special spot, and so it is with the Early Bird League. Started by bowlers at Devon Lanes, the league was formed when the alley first opened on Lancaster Ave. in 1959. On Wednesday, Devon Lanes honored the morning league for the many years at the alley.

Groups that last for 58 years are strike a special spot, and so it is with the Early Bird League. Started by bowlers at Devon Lanes, the league was formed when the alley first opened on Lancaster Ave. in 1959. On Wednesday, Devon Lanes honored the morning league for the many years at the alley.

PETE BANNAN-DIGITAL FIRST MEDIA Devon Lanes honored members of the Early Bird League, named for its 9 a.m. start time. Pete Hyser of Wayne said he has been bowling a Devon since 1984 and on the Early Birds since 2004. Asked what attracted him,"Look at the people, they're a great group. He said teams rotate every year give everyone a chance to meet new people.

PETE BANNAN-DIGITAL FIRST MEDIA Maggi Richwine,89, of Wayne prepares to drop 'the hammer' her bowling ball at Devon Lanes she's been a member of the Early Bird League since 2000. She said her scores have been down recently, " though just last week I bowled a 158," she said.

PETE BANNAN-DIGITAL FIRST MEDIA Maggi Richwine,89, of Wayne drops 'the hammer' , her bowling ball at Devon Lanes she's been a member of the Early Bird League since 2000. She said her scores have been down recently, " though just last week I bowled a 158," she said.

PETE BANNAN-DIGITAL FIRST MEDIA Maggi Richwine,89, of Wayne uses some body english as she bowls.

PETE BANNAN-DIGITAL FIRST MEDIA Devon Lanes manager Barb Keslick presents Early Bird League secratary Richard Kompas of Wayne with a gift bag. Each member of received a gift from owners right, Pam Kofsky, her brother Scott Furman and brother Brett, not shown. The family has owned Devon Lanes since 2002.

Groups that last for 58 years are strike a special spot, and so it is with the Early Bird League. Started by bowlers at Devon Lanes, the league was formed when the alley first opened on Lancaster Ave. in 1959. On Wednesday, Devon Lanes honored the morning league for the many years at the alley.

Groups that last for 58 years are strike a special spot, and so it is with the Early Bird League. Started by bowlers at Devon Lanes, the league was formed when the alley first opened on Lancaster Ave. in 1959. On Wednesday, Devon Lanes honored the morning league for the many years at the alley.

PETE BANNAN-DIGITAL FIRST MEDIA Devon Lanes honored members of the Early Bird League, named for its 9 a.m. start time. Retired Army Colonel, Ed Drinkwater, 94, of West Chester said it helps him stay active.

PETE BANNAN-DIGITAL FIRST MEDIA Devon Lanes honored members of the Early Bird League, named for its 9 a.m. start time. Ellen Millick of West Chester has been bowling at Devon for forty years, and been in the Early Bird League since 1995.

PHOTOS: Celebrating “The Early Bird League” at Devon Lanes

Groups that last for 58 years, strike a special spot, and so it is with the Early Bird League. Started by bowlers at Devon Lanes, the league was formed when the alley first opened on Lancaster Ave. in 1959. On Wednesday, Devon Lanes honored the morning league for the many years at the alley.